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Chamber to host Bartlesville Day at the Capitol

The Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee will host the 2013 Bartlesville Day at the State Capitol will be held Tuesday.

The event brings Chamber business members together with legislators and key government officials to hear directly from community leaders about issues that affect local businesses in Bartlesville. The trip gives participants the opportunity to learn more about the Capitol, state politics and the various ways Bartlesville businesses are represented by the city’s local legislators and other state officials.

“It is important that the Bartlesville community continue to demonstrate its keen interest in state issues that impact our local businesses,” said Chamber Board Chairman Byron Boles. “We keep in constant contact with our own delegation, but it is vital we communicate with other legislators from around the state as well as statewide elected officials.”

Special guests include Governor Mary Fallin, House Speaker T.W. Shannon, Senate Floor Leader Mike Shulz and Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Director Dr. Bob Blackburn. Lunch will be hosted by Phillips 66 and will feature the Bartlesville delegation comprised of State Senator John Ford and State Representatives Steve Martin and Earl Sears.

The trip includes a tour of the Capitol building and gallery sections of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

“This event is a unique opportunity for Chamber member business leaders to express their viewpoint at the state capitol,” stated Sherri Wilt, Chamber president. “We encourage our Chamber members to join with the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee to make Bartlesville’s business voice heard. This event is always very informative.”

Reservations are $60 per person and include charter bus transportation, lunch, meetings, tours, photos and snacks for the return trip. Reservations must be made by April 10 and can be made by contacting Sherri Wilt at 918-336-5991 or online at www.bartlesville.com.